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South Korea Nominates Second-Ever Female Prime Minister
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(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has put forward Cabinet minister Han Seong-sook as the country's next prime minister, local media reported Sunday, citing a senior presidential official.
Flash by Redspher Eyes South Korea as Premium Freight Demand Rises Across Semiconductor and EV Battery Supply Chains
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Photo courtesy of Flash by Redspher SEOUL, South Korea, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flash by Redspher, a global provider of premium freight forwarding services, is positioning its partnership model to serve growing demand for time-critical...
South Korea Accuses North Korea of Sanctions-Busting Mineral Exports
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(MENAFN) South Korea has accused its rival North Korea of continuing illegal exports of coal and mineral resources in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to reports citing intelligence assessments.
South Korea Moves to Name New Prime Minister as Cabinet Reshuffle Begins
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(MENAFN) South Korea is preparing for a change in its top government leadership after President Lee Jae Myung nominated Cabinet minister Han Seong-sook to serve as the country’s next prime minister, according to reports citing senior presidential...
South Korean President Warns Against Online Misinformation
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(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for firm legal action against those responsible for intentionally circulating false information online, following reports about a rumor involving citizens' US dollar holdings.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Scores Major Gains in Local and By-Elections
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(MENAFN) South Korea's ruling Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in local elections and parliamentary by-elections, further strengthening its political position following its success in the 2024 legislative vote, according to reports....
South Korea's Democrats Sweep Local Elections in Landslide Win
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(MENAFN) South Korea's ruling liberal Democratic Party delivered a commanding performance in local elections Thursday, claiming victories across the majority of the country's most contested races, according to data from the nation's election...
South Korea Holds Local Elections in First Test for President Lee
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(MENAFN) Voters across South Korea began casting their ballots on Wednesday in nationwide local elections that are being viewed as an important indicator of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung’s government after its first year in...
South Korea Local Elections Mark Key Political Test for President Lee
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(MENAFN) South Koreans are set to cast their ballots on Wednesday in nationwide local elections that are being closely watched as the first major assessment of President Lee Jae Myung since he assumed office a year ago. The election coincides with...
South Korea Heads to Polls for Local Elections
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(MENAFN) Millions of South Korean voters headed to the polls Wednesday for the country's ninth quadrennial local elections alongside parliamentary by-elections to fill 14 vacant National Assembly seats, the National Election Commission confirmed....
South Korea Vows Crackdown on Online False Claims About Currency Policy
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(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has urged authorities to take strong action against individuals accused of intentionally spreading false information online after rumors circulated that the government planned to force citizens to sell...
South Korea Votes in Local Elections Testing Lee's First Year
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(MENAFN) Tens of millions of South Koreans headed to the polls Wednesday as nationwide local elections got underway — closely watched as the first significant measure of public confidence in President Lee Jae Myung's government since it assumed...
South Korea Probes Hanwha Aerospace Explosion That Kills Five Workers
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(MENAFN) South Korean authorities have launched a joint investigation into an explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace facility after a blast killed five workers and injured two others the previous day, according to reports.
South Korean Activist Arrests After Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
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(MENAFN) A South Korean activist has reportedly been detained following an Israeli Navy operation targeting a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, according to reports.
South Korea Sees Record Online Sales
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(MENAFN) South Korea's e-commerce market shattered its April record Monday, propelled by an unprecedented spike in online vehicle purchases, fresh figures from the Ministry of Data and Statistics revealed.
South Korea Questions Former Spy Chief Over Failed Martial Law Bid
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(MENAFN) South Korean prosecutors questioned a former intelligence chief on Monday over his alleged involvement in the failed 2024 martial law attempt linked to ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, according to news agency.
South Korea Is Hesitant on Japan Military Logistics Pact
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(MENAFN) South Korea said on Sunday that it has held discussions with Japan over a proposed bilateral military logistics support agreement, while maintaining a cautious stance toward the idea, according to reports.
South Korea’s Early Voting Turnout Reaches 23.51 Percent
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(MENAFN) South Korea has shattered its early voting record ahead of the country's ninth nationwide local elections, with participation surging to 23.51% — the highest ever recorded for such a vote, media reported Saturday, citing official data...
South Korea Sees Record Early Voting Participation in Local Elections
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(MENAFN) Early voting in South Korea’s nationwide local elections has reached its highest level on record, with participation climbing to 23.51%, according to reports citing election authorities.
Japan and South Korea lead the shift in global summer travel trends, according to Holafly data
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
DUBLIN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major shift in global travel preferences.
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